Australia and Fiji Family Vacation Package: Beaches and Wildlife
See Australia highlights like the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney, as well as the best beaches and exclusive wildlife encounters. Take the Australia family vacation of a lifetime!
This Australia Family Vacation Package: Beaches and Wildlife package was planned for a family with young children from New Jersey who wanted a family trip of a lifetime. This beach vacation is perfect for the young or the young-at-heart!
They started in sunny Brisbane, where the whole family got to cuddle koalas and feed kangaroos at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. They also visited Australia Zoo, which was founded by the Crocodile Hunter. Next on their Australia Family Vacation Packages: Beaches and Wildlife package, they drove to Lamington National Park. This fabulous park has incredibly diverse ecosystems and a wide variety of wildlife. They spent their days exploring the park, retreating in the evening to a luxury suite with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
Then it was on to a Great Barrier Reef adventure! They stayed in Palm Cove, where they lounged and played on beautiful golden beaches just steps from their apartment-style hotel. From here, they took a snorkeling excursion on the Great Barrier Reef. Their guide took them to the ribbon reefs on the outer edges; these ribbons house some of the most pristine and vibrant ecosystems on the reef.
Continuing their Australia Family Vacation Package: Beaches and Wildlife package, they flew to cosmopolitan Sydney. They saw all the highlights on a leisurely bicycling tour of the city. Then they had a very special experience at Sydney’s famous Taronga Zoo. With the Roar & Snore package, they were able to tour the zoo at night with a small group and spend the night in luxury tents overlooking Sydney Harbour. After waking to the sounds of the zoo animals coming to life the next day, they enjoyed some exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences at the zoo before it opened to the public.
They had one final afternoon to explore Sydney. The next day, it was time to say goodbye to Australia and hello to the lovely beaches of Fiji. After a land transfer past the shorelines and beaches of the Coral Coast, the family landed at Nanuku Resort, their home for the next five nights. They stayed in a 2-bedroom Beachfront Pool Suite, which gave them plenty of space and direct access to the sand and sea. The kids loved the endless adventures with activities like cultural lessons, nature explorations, and the resort’s fun-filled kids club, while parents enjoyed the private plunge pool and a sunset cocktail by the ocean. Together, the family snorkeled, kayaked, or took part in family-friendly excursions.
The family returned from their Australia Family Vacation Package: Beaches and Wildlife with loads of memories!
Accommodation
- 2 Nights Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane
- 2 Nights OReillys Rainforest Retreat
- 3 Nights Peppers Beach Club and Spa Palm Cove
- 3 Nights A by Adina Sydney
- 1 Night Targona Zoo Road And Snore Sleepover
- 5 Nights Nanuku Resort Fiji
Touring
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Admission + River Cruise
- Great Barrier Reef Excursion
- Sydney Classic Tour Bike Excursion
Transportation
- Private airport transfers
- 4 Days Rental Car in Brisbane
- Private transfer to Taronga Zoo
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Brisbane early this morning and pick up your station wagon. You’re ready for adventure in the state of Queensland! First, embark on a cruise to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and get a photo of yourself and the kids holding a koala! Located just outside Brisbane, the sanctuary is one of the only places in the world where you can actually cuddle a koala and feed a kangaroo. This afternoon, head to downtown Brisbane and settle into your accommodations.
Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane
Day 2
Today, head over to Australia Zoo, which is the most famous zoo in Australia and founded by the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin. You are guaranteed a day of fun, discovery, and hands-on experiences that you will never forget.
Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane
Day 3
Make the short drive into the hinterlands today to Lamington National Park. Regularly referred to as “Queensland’s National Park,” it has world heritage status in recognition of its high biodiversity, from temperate beech forest to subtropical rainforest to dry eucalyptus forest. You can also spot over 160 species of birds, as well as reptiles, frogs, mammals, and invertebrates at Lamington. Your home for the next 2 nights is a canopy suite with plenty of private balcony space to enjoy stunning views over the McPherson Ranges.
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
Day 4
Spend this day at leisure in Lamington National Park and enjoy all this rainforest retreat has to offer. View glowworms on moist rainforest banks, splash around in a cool mountain pool in the summer, watch a peregrine falcon dive, try a family-friendly hike, zipline through the rainforest canopy, or try your hand at dozens of other activities. There’s plenty to do for the whole family here! If you like, the lodge will pack you a picnic lunch to eat at the foot of one of many waterfalls nearby.
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
Day 5
Drive back to Brisbane and then fly to Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Travel by private transfer about 25 minutes north of Cairns to one of the most spectacular beaches, Palm Cove. This laid-back seaside village has spas, restaurants, and relaxing sand and surf. You’ll have a 2-bedroom apartment in a hotel right on the beach with a lagoon-style swimming pool.
Peppers Beach Club and Spa Palm Cove
Day 6
Today, a small group charter will take you to the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, where special reefs known as ribbons run parallel to the Continental Shelf. These ribbon reefs are recognized as the most pristine ecosystems in the reef’s environment. Clear water provides the best possible underwater visibility, encourages rich coral growth, and supports spectacular marine life. Enjoy 5 hours of unlimited snorkeling with lunch included.
Peppers Beach Club and Spa Palm Cove
Day 7
Today is reserved for absolute leisure on the beach in Palm Cove. Optional additional activities include: horseback riding, ATV tours, whitewater rafting, bungy jumping, day tours to the ancient Daintree Rainforest, spa treatments for the parents, or exploring Palm Cove on foot.
Peppers Beach Club and Spa Palm Cove
Day 8
Fly far south today to Sydney, where people from around the world come to play. Cosmopolitan and well landscaped, iconic Sydney is a feast for the eyes with plenty to offer everyone, from animal lovers to adrenaline junkies. You will stay at A by Adina Sydney, which is perfect for families, offering spacious apartment-style living with the comfort of hotel amenities. The central location makes it easy to explore Sydney’s highlights, from Circular Quay and Darling Harbour to family-friendly dining and attractions.
A by Adina Sydney
Day 9
Today, join a small group and cycle around Sydney’s major sites on a bike tour. This easy ride features breathtaking views over the harbor! Pedal past Circular Quay, Walsh Bay piers, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, and the Royal Botanic Gardens. The evening is yours to explore Sydney at your leisure.
A by Adina Sydney
Day 10
During the day, explore Sydney on your own. Perhaps visit one of the many fabulous beaches in the city, or if you’re feeling adventurous, view Sydney from above on the Harbour BridgeClimb (age 10 and up). This evening is something special.
A by Adina Sydney
Day 11
Today you will have a private transfer to the Taronga Zoo. And enjoy fun for the whole family and spend the night. Camp in safari tents, enjoy a sumptuous feast, and get close-up animal encounters as you tour the zoo with a very small group. Spend the night in the zoo campsite with views of Sydney Harbour on one side and lions, snow leopards, and meerkats on the other!
Safari tent at Taronga Zoo
Day 12
This morning, you will rise to the warbles, rumbles, squeaks, growls, and roars of the animals greeting the day. Your wildlife adventure continues with a continental breakfast before you are treated to 2 exclusive, behind-the-scenes experiences. And then it is time to say goodbye to Sydney. The family will fly to Fiji. Arrive in Nadi, Fiji, and enjoy a scenic land transfer through lush landscapes and charming villages on your way to Nanuku Resort. The journey sets the tone for your island escape, building anticipation before you’re welcomed with warm Fijian hospitality.
Nanuku Resort Fiji
Days 13-16
These days are yours to enjoy as a family. You can snorkel on vibrant reefs, kayak along the coastline, and join cultural activities like traditional cooking or meke dancing. Your kids will love the resort’s fun-filled kids club and nature adventures, while the whole family can come together for beach picnics and sunset cruises.
Nanuku Resort Fiji
Day 17
Your flight today will take you back home, your whole family wide-eyed and bursting with knowledge and new experiences to share with friends.
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